breeding rhombodera stalli

[Walker Jones]

Hey all! I've got a male rhomby almost ready to molt to adulthood and a female that's been a subadult for almost two weeks. What I want to know is how long my male will live? I'm concerned that he may senesce and die before the female is ready to molt, should I look around to buy an adult male or should he be good?

Walker Jones

 

[agent A]

the male should live long enough if they're only an instar apart
just don't overfeed him

 

[Walker Jones]

yeah, i've been restricting his food pretty heavily, not starving him but making sure he's cooler and not getting a thanksgiving meal every week. His wingbuds are pretty engorged so he'll be an adult soon. keep his girlfriend very warm, 78-84, and feeding her as much within reason. rhombodera have become my favorite type of mantid and charmed me, so i'm super excited to have some babies!

 

[hibiscusmile]

I always liked them, but they liked me to much, always hopping my fingers.... ow

 

[The Wolven]

I always liked them, but they liked me to much, always hopping my fingers.... ow

You got swatted at lol?

 

[agent A]

yeah, i've been restricting his food pretty heavily, not starving him but making sure he's cooler and not getting a thanksgiving meal every week. His wingbuds are pretty engorged so he'll be an adult soon. keep his girlfriend very warm, 78-84, and feeding her as much within reason. rhombodera have become my favorite type of mantid and charmed me, so i'm super excited to have some babies!

yea, I'd feed him twice a week but fairly small prey
be sure to vary the prey though so his genitals/gonads aren't compromised
also make sure he gets enough water to drink
after he molts to adult, weekly feedings are sufficient

 

[Walker Jones]

The female is also in pre-molt now and the male is an adult!

 

[hibiscusmile]

let us know when you have babies!

 

[Walker Jones]

let us know when you have babies!

can do! I'm working on my permits atm but if anyone is near Stillwater you won't have to pay shipping!

 

[agent A]

can do! I'm working on my permits atm but if anyone is near Stillwater you won't have to pay shipping!

Stillwater in Colorado? Utah? I'm in Fort Collins!!

 

[Walker Jones]

Stillwater in Colorado? Utah? I'm in Fort Collins!!

Stillwater Oklahoma

 

[Walker Jones]

Both the male and female are adults! I'm gonna give a three week gap and then pair them up, wish me luck!